At The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC, we’re passionate about providing strong defense and advocacy for our clients. Whether you’re up against the 1st charge or the 5th, we’re always ready to go to bat for you.
When you call on our seasoned legal team, you can rest assured knowing that we’re prepared to take on your robbery charge, no matter how serious or complex the case may be.
Why should you trust your case to our firm?
- Years of legal experience and insight
- Dedication to personalized solutions
- Proven defense strategies
- Client-centered approach to every case
Attorney Joseph Gagliardi will prioritize your case, and do everything in his power to protect your future and your freedom. We know how nerve wracking it is to be accused of robbery and facing the jail time that comes with it, which is why we’re here to stand up for your rights.
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Why Robbery Offenses Carry Such Heavy Penalties
Unlike other theft crimes, robbery involves the element of violence. Whether you “allegedly” used a threat of violence to persuade the victim into cooperation, or practiced violence to carry out the robbery, an aggravating component, the State of Texas sees any form of robbery, regardless of the circumstance, as a violent crime.
In truth, you may as well have killed someone because the criminal penalties, and criminal classification, are the same in most cases.
Texas law defines robbery as the following in connection to a theft crime:
- Knowingly or intentionally causing injury to another; or
- Intentionally threatening or putting fear of injury/death in another.
When Theft Becomes Robbery, Defined
In many cases, the prosecution may prove that the reckless actions of an individual could also be considered grounds for robbery, when only a simply theft occurred.
For example, if a defendant stole money from a convenience store when the register was unattended, then dashed out of the door way and shoved an unsuspecting patron out of the door way, any injuries caused by this incident may elevate the offense to robbery.
Criminal Penalty if Convicted
Robbery is a 2nd Degree Felony in Texas, carrying between 2 and 20 years in prison time and a fine of up to $10,000.
Aggravated Robbery Defined
Similarly, Aggravated Robbery involves serious bodily injuries, the use or presence of a deadly weapon, or injury to an elderly individual the age of 65 or over.
Criminal Penalty if Convicted
Aggravated Robbery is a 1st Degree Felony, carrying with it up to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
We’re Ready To Counter Robbery “Accusations”
Remain Innocent Until Proven Guilty
The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC is committed to doing the best job for its clients, and providing the best legal representation, possible. If you’ve been accused of Aggravated Robbery in Houston, call us.
We know of an inmate who is doing 30 years TDC when he could have gotten 3 to 5 years, or even probation, granted that he had a lawyer willing to challenge the jury to be forgiving during the penalty phase. Maybe they had the wrong person, or the prosecution couldn’t prove without a reasonable doubt that the defendant was the perpetrator.
Not saying his case was winnable, but it was one of those cases that could go either way, granted that a fight was put up. Then, in the end, he got an extreme sentence of 30 to life. We think he should have gotten 5 – 10. He would have served 18 months to 3 years, and be home on probation by now. Don’t be him.
Competent legal representation and competent challenges “OF ALL KIND” make a difference.
Call us at 713-224-6277 if you need our help. Attorney Joseph Gagliardi is ready to help you.